York County calendar of events

Thursday

Aug 27, 2009 at 2:00 AM

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

"MOONDANCE": Final musical cabaret featuring Karen Nason begins at 8 p.m. at the Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. $10. 286-1427. "MOVIES BY THE RIVER": The Breakwater Inn & Spa in Kennebunkport will continue its free Movies on the Lawn series at 8 p.m. with "Grease." Free. 967-5333. THOMAS SNOW TRIO / MATT FOGG TRIO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase. HELP SAFE HAVEN NIGHT: To be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Coastal House, Route 1, Wells. Dinner, auction and raffles. To purchase tickets or make a donation, call Carl or Helga at 646-7373.

FRIDAY

STANDARDS BY THE SEA: The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport will host this jazz trio that plays every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marine Room this summer. Free.

SATURDAY

CRAFT FAIR ON THE GREEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen. Rain date is Aug. 30. TOMATO TASTING DAY: Kennebunk Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) will host this second annual event in the municipal parking lots beside Kennebunk Pharmacy. Public invited to taste and judge Best Looking, Best Tasting, Most Unusual and Personal Favorite Variety. Backyard farmers welcome. Judging starts at 9 a.m. Rain or shine. 985-1224. SHIPBUILDING ODYSSEY: The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk's three-hour heritage tour begins at 1 p.m. with a brief, illustrated talk about what life was like in the Kennebunks' many shipyards and what it took to build the vessels that eventually sailed trade routes spanning the globe. Trolley excursion will then visit various local sites associated with shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River in the 1800s. $30, or $25 for members. Advance reservations required, 985-480. ALL TOGETHER NOW: 6:30 p.m. concert at the Wells Harbor Park is free and open to the public. Donations welcome. BLOCK PARTY: A festival of live entertainment from 4 to 6 p.m. at 35 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk. Donation $5. Hot dogs and homemade strawberry shortcake will be for sale. FMI 571-4636. QUILT SHOW: At the Atlantic Hall in Kennebunkport. WELLS CHILI-FEST: The annual Wells Chamber of Commerce chili-fest is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Junior High School, Route 1, Wells. Vendor applications are available by calling 646-2451 or visit www.wellschamber.org. WORKSHOP AT NEW SCHOOL: Making tinctures from fresh herbs (with Wendy Johnson) and Beekeeping (with Pixie Barrows). Workshops are $15 plus the cost of materials. The New School AT 38 York St. (Route 1 Kennebunk). FMI call 985-3745. MILES FOR MAX: Miles for Max is a bicycle ride to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Children's Hospital in Boston. The ride will travel through the Kennebunks, beginning and ending at the Kennebunnkport Conservation Trust. There is an option of a 10-, 20- or 40-mile route. Registration online at www.milesformax.org.

SUNDAY

BOB CHAREST DUO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

MONDAY

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: The last teen movie night of the summer is scheduled to start at 5:45 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library. Free pizza is provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library. HOMEOWNERS MEETING: The Wells Coastal Homeowners Association will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Eldridge Road, to organize the forming of the association. The group will strive to protect the quality of our neighborhood and address any proposed changes that may negatively impact the area. DON CAMPBELL TRIO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase. FAMILY CAMP: The camp will be held from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. from Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 4 at the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. Register now, call the church office at 967-3897.

TUESDAY

A TASTE OF LACE: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

WEDNESDAY

BRICK STORE MUSEUM FRIEND-RAISER: Evening will feature extended museum hours from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; free ice cream from 6 to 7 p.m. in the courtyard, courtesy of Daily Scoop of Kennebunk; and at 7 p.m. a concert in the Program Center by Two Old Friends. Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins. WELLS FARMERS MARKET: 1:30 to 5 p.m. outside Wells Town Hall. Local fruits and vegetables, produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, herbal soaps, fresh bread and potted plants. Rain or shine; weekly through Oct. 14. BINGO: 6 p.m. at the Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, Route 1, Wells. Doors open at 5 p.m. 646-7775. ART FILM SERIES: Ogunquit Performing Arts and Ogunquit Arts Collaborative present "Ansel Adams: PBS American Experience" on the big screen at the Barn Gallery in Ogunquit at 7:30 p.m. as part of their "Art Videos at the Gallery" series. Free. TONY BOFFA TRIO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

SEPT. 3

LIFEWISE AT LUNCH: This month the ongoing personal and professional development series will focus on "Leading Edge Leadership" from noon to 1 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library with Amy Wood, Psy. D. This workshop will cover what it takes to be an effective leader at work and in life, with opportunity to assess your own leadership qualities and plan for improvement. Free. THOMAS SNOW TRIO / MATT FOGG TRIO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

SEPT. 4

STANDARDS BY THE SEA: The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport will host this jazz trio that plays every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marine Room this summer. Free.

SEPT. 5

SCHOOL AROUND US CRAFT FAIR: 34th annual Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Green on Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Featuring 80 juried artists and artisans, live music and food. 967-3143 /e-mail saucraftfairs@yahoo.com. RICK CHARETTE: 6:30 p.m. concert at the Wells Harbor Park is free and open to the public. Donations welcome. LABOR DAY LOBSTER ROLLS: Christ Church in Kennebunk is hosting a lobster roll luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (or until they run out) at the church — 6 Dane St, Kennebunk. Eat in or take out. Lobster rolls come with pickle, chips, brownie, and lemonade or iced tea — all for $9. Landlubbers and kids can order hot dogs with the same sides. 985-4494.

SEPT. 6

BOB CHAREST DUO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

SEPT. 7

DON CAMPBELL TRIO: Live at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. Free with dinner or cocktail purchase.

SEPT. 10

LADIES NIGHT ONLY: Kelly MacFarland is back to entertain at a second "Ladies' Night Only," to benefit the Food Pantry of York County. The cost for the evening is $60 plus tax and gratuity. Call 967-2299.

LAUDHOLM CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Laudholm Farm will host 100 New England artists and craftspeople (sculpture, jewelry, pottery, paintings, clothing, and photography) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7. 646-4521. SUMMER SOLSTICE CRAFT SHOW: 70 crafters and gourmet food part of 21st annual event, running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wells Elementary School. Free admission and parking. APPLES AND ART SHOW: At the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church from 1 to 4 p.m. with art from Grady Collins and homemade apple crisp and ice cream. To benefit the York County Shelter Programs' for Prescription Medication for Homeless Uninsured Clients.

SEPT. 13

JAZZ IS IN THE AIR CONCERT: Atria Kennebunk will host this performance at 2 p.m. in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. Music includes timeless standards and upbeat jazz originals. Free and open tot he public. After the show, enjoy a variety of refreshments prepared by chef Bruce Smith and mingle with the entertainers.

SEPT. 16

BOSTON STRING QUARTET CONCERT: Atria Kennebunk will host this performance at 2 p.m. in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. Free and open tot he public. After the show, enjoy a variety of refreshments prepared by chef Bruce Smith and mingle with the entertainers.

SEPT. 18

GARY CROCKER CONCERT: Atria Kennebunk will host this performance of Downeast humor at 2 p.m. in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. Free and open tot he public. After the show, enjoy a variety of refreshments prepared by chef Bruce Smith and mingle with the entertainers.

SEPT. 19

FAMILY STORYTIME: Starting at 10:30 a.m., there will be stories, songs and a craft at Wells Public Library. Registration is not required, and all ages are welcome.

CREATIVE MONDAYS: Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Children's Department of the Wells Public Library each Monday through Aug. 10 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and work on a fun craft project. Registration is not required. MARGINAL WAY: Volunteers are needed each Monday to join the Marginal Way Committee to weed and groom the Way. Meet at the Light House at 9 a.m. and bring gloves, your favorite tool and a water bottle. Kennebunk Free Library will now offer "Time for Twos & Threes" twice on Monday mornings, at 10 a.m. and repeat the same program again at 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and poetry. Bands of Mercy, an after-school club at the Animal Welfare Society, meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays. The club is for students 9 - 12 years old who love animals and want to be involved in animal welfare. Each week the club learns about a different topic ranging from humane animal care to the crisis threatening arctic animals. Book Covers book group for high school students meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Kennebunk Free Library. Pre-register, 985-2173, kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us. Teen Movie Night runs at the Kennebunk Free Library the last Monday of the month from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Book-to-Film Series is a movie series that runs at the Kennebunk Free Library on the first Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Evergreen Quilters meet the fourth Monday of each month, except July and December, from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, Route 1, Kennebunk. Newcomers are always welcome.

TUESDAYS

Kennebunk Portside Rotary meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays for a breakfast meeting at the Community House in Kennebunkport. www.kennebunkportsiderotary.org. Breastfeeding Cafe for mothers and children is held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Perkins House of Graves Library in Kennebunkport. Sponsored by Lactation Works and Gwen Vesenka. 590-8233. Little Listeners, a program is designed for infants and parents/caregivers, is held at Graves Library in Kennebunkport at 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday. Stories, songs, and fingerplay are presented in a cozy, casual atmosphere. Peek-a-Book Babies at Kennebunk Free Library for children ages 2 and under is held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays and books. The Animal Welfare Society will host Story Time at the shelter in West Kennebunk from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Animal-related book and craft project. 3-6 years old; adult supervision is required. Donations are appreciated but not required. 985-3244, Ext. 109 / awshe@animalwelfaresociety.org. BINGO: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Ogunquit Fire Station, School Street, Ogunquit. Sponsored by the Ogunquit Fire Company.

WEDNESDAYS

Knitting Group at The New School meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your knitting, relax, knit, talk about the book you are reading and meet new people. 985-3745. Monthly Trivia Night at the Kennebunk Free Library will be held the last Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants can either play for pay or play for free. To play for pay, each participant pays $2 a head, and the winning individual or team gets half the proceeds — KFL gets the rest. 985-2173 / www.kennebunklibrary.org. Ask the Computer Tutor: Have a specific e-mail, Internet or software question? Individualized questions answered on the first three Wednesdays of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library. Call 985-2173 to reserve a spot or just wait your turn. WELLS FARMERS MARKET: 1:30 to 5 p.m. outside Wells Town Hall. Local fruits and vegetables, produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, herbal soaps, fresh bread and potted plants. Rai or shine; weekly through Oct. 14.

THURSDAYS

The Animal Welfare Society's Adult Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss a different animal-related book over a potluck dinner. 985-3244 ext. 109 / www.animalwelfaresociety.org. Graves Library in Kennebunkport hosts an Adult Book Discussion Group on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 a.m. New members welcome. A list of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the Circulation Desk. Preschool Storytime at the Kennebunk Free Library starts at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Activities, crafts and books. Page Turners book discussion group for middle-school students meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Kennebunk Free Library. Pre-register, 985-2173, kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us. WINE TASTING: 4 to 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month. H.B. Provisions, Lower Village, Kennebunk. Free.

FRIDAYS

The Graves Library in Kennebunkport presents "Storytime" every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. No registration is required and all ages are welcome. Free. www.graves.lib.me.us. The Graves Library in Kennebunkport presents weekly chess or cribbage matches at 1 p.m. Fridays and goes until someone loses. Free. www.graves.lib.me.us. Teen Gaming at the Kennebunk Free Library begins at 3 p.m. Fridays. Free.

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